Seasonal Affective Disorder

Practice and Research

Edited by Timo Partonen and S. R. Pandi-Perumal

The only book on this topic to address both clinical and research work, as well as highlighting the potential for future development

Takes an interdisciplinary approach, making it suitable for a wide range of professionals and health-care settings

Substantially updated from the first edition, including many new chapters

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Practice and Research

Second Edition

Edited by Timo Partonen and S. R. Pandi-Perumal

Description

Season Affective Disorder (SAD), or winter depression, is a mood disorder related to the change in the seasons and lack of exposure to daylight. It affects 1 in 100 adults in western countries. SAD is a rare example of a psychiatric disorder with a clear, identifiable biological cause.

The new edition of this award winning book brings together distinguished scientists and opinion leaders to discuss the current and anticipated developments in the study and care of SAD. Highlighting the clinical diagnosis and management of SAD, this book provides a valuable resource for all who are involved in the health care for patients with SAD. This book deals with the range of therapeutic measures that are available for the treatment of SAD. In addition, this book
elucidates potential areas of research that have emerged, such as the study of the circadian pacemaker.